bombardment
word
Definition
A bombardment is a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other weapons; it can also mean an overwhelming amount or stream of something, like questions or information.
Usage & Nuances
Formal term, often used in military or news contexts. Can also describe overwhelming non-physical attacks, like a 'bombardment of questions.' Don't confuse with 'explosion' (a single event).
Spanish: bombardeoPortuguese (BR): bombardeioPortuguese (PT): bombardeamentoChinese (Simplified): 轰炸Chinese (Traditional): 轟炸Hindi: बमबारीArabic: قصفBengali: বোমাবর্ষণ - নিরবচ্ছিন্ন আক্রমণRussian: бомбардировкаJapanese: 爆撃 - 集中攻撃Vietnamese: sự oanh tạc - sự dồn dậpKorean: 폭격 - 집중 공격Turkish: bombardıman - yoğun saldırıUrdu: گولہ باری - یلغارIndonesian: pengeboman - serangan bertubi-tubi
Example Sentences
The city was under bombardment all night.
basic
The bombardment destroyed many buildings.
basic
People ran for cover during the bombardment.
basic
After hours of bombardment, the area looked unrecognizable.
natural
She felt a bombardment of questions from the press.
natural
Social media can feel like a constant bombardment of information.
natural